I bought my wife and I a couple of rec. kayaks couple weeks ago.. took em down the east jordan last weekend.. I noticed the rental company canoes and kayaks had tags on them?? our kayaks have a tag with a serial # but "tittle" of sorts.. Am I supposed to get tags for these things ??? she said read somewhere that on certain rivers only? can some show me the cut and dry on this ? ?

I bought my wife and I a couple of rec. kayaks couple weeks ago.. took em down the east jordan last weekend.. I noticed the rental company canoes and kayaks had tags on them?? our kayaks have a tag with a serial # but "tittle" of sorts.. Am I supposed to get tags for these things ??? she said read somewhere that on certain rivers only? can some show me the cut and dry on this ? ?

no tags needed for you or a title...however you can title it if you want too...i titled mine just for proof of ownership

My user name should be Padilen
Because I like paddling a kayak.
Your wife is correct.
There are 2 rivers in my neck of the woods that have sections that you need permits for. The Pine River were it runs through the Huron/ Manistee National Forest. And the Pere Marquette River. They are free if got on the day you use or 2 dollars reserved. You can get them at the US Forest Service offices in Cadillac and Baldwin (not sure where else). There is also a fee for parking at US Forest lots, or yearly permit . Some State lots require passport/ or fee. You place money envelope/slot at site. I've been told that if you get a ticket for parking with out Pass/ paying or on the river without pass its 125 fine. I enjoy being able to enjoy the forest/ rivers so I support them by buying my permits.
A man died Sunday canoeing not on the river but sliding down a sand hill in it. Thrown out and hit a log/stump .

My user name should be Padilen
Because I like paddling a kayak.
Your wife is correct.
There are 2 rivers in my neck of the woods that have sections that you need permits for. The Pine River were it runs through the Huron/ Manistee National Forest. And the Pere Marquette River. They are free if got on the day you use or 2 dollars reserved. You can get them at the US Forest Service offices in Cadillac and Baldwin (not sure where else). There is also a fee for parking at US Forest lots, or yearly permit . Some State lots require passport/ or fee. You place money envelope/slot at site. I've been told that if you get a ticket for parking with out Pass/ paying or on the river without pass its 125 fine. I enjoy being able to enjoy the forest/ rivers so I support them by buying my permits.
A man died Sunday canoeing not on the river but sliding down a sand hill in it. Thrown out and hit a log/stump .

sarry guy...river belongs to the state...no permit on any waters in the state for kayaks

The permit padilen is refering to is a use type permit issued by forest service for rivers clasified as wild and scenic not a registration thats boat specific but an access pass to limit number of boats on a certain stretch of river.

sarry guy...river belongs to the state...no permit on any waters in the state for kayaks

Sorry

I paddle that river often, come join me and you will find out that Im not miss informing you.
And don't bring more than 3 beers per person, no glass and no styrofoam coolers !
Rivers/ lakes National parks belong to the people, controlled by these agencies.